Explore Lyon on your terms: one card unlocks public transport, priority museum access and a seasonal river cruise. Ideal for short stays, it streamlines sightseeing across historic hills and contemporary museums.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step out at Place Bellecour as the Saône and Rhône press against the city’s stone edges; the river currents dare you to follow their thread through Vieux Lyon and across the Presqu’île. With a compact card in your pocket, the city loosens—funiculars, trams and a riverboat become simple keys to layered neighborhoods, steep Roman ruins and museums that keep their own clocks.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–4 days
Fitness Level
Basic urban fitness; able to walk several kilometers on cobbles and climb stairs or short steep sections.
Wildlife
History
Lyon grew wealthy on Roman trade routes and later as a European silk center; its layers of urban fabric—from Roman ruins to 19th-century mansions—reflect continuous commerce and craftsmanship.
Conservation
Lyon promotes sustainable travel through extensive public transport and pedestrian zones; museums run conservation programs and encourage low-impact visits to preserve historic interiors.
Reserve your spot on the Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Collect at Bellecour or Part-Dieu
Exchange your voucher at the Tourist Office (Place Bellecour) or Part-Dieu reception during listed hours to activate the card before first use.
Use the funicular to save climbing
Take the Fourvière funicular from Vieux Lyon to skip ~150 m of steep cobbled ascent and save energy for museum time.
Boat cruises are seasonal
River cruises included with the card run April–October; book early on sunny days as departures can sell out.
One entry per museum per card
Note that museum access is limited to one admission per museum per card duration—pace your visits to maximize priority access.
Comfortable walking shoes
Durable soles and good ankle support help on cobbled streets and short steep climbs.
Public transport app or city map
Use apps for tram and bus schedules to move efficiently between museums and neighborhoods.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated while walking between sites; refill at public fountains or museum cafés.
summer
Light rain jacket
A compact waterproof keeps you comfortable during sudden showers typical of shoulder seasons.
spring